Author Archives: Jim Measel

2nd recreational pot SUP approved by Planning Commission
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The second request for a special land use permit from a proposed recreational marijuana retail establishment was approved Monday night by the Coldwater Planning Commission. City...
Jim Measel Dec 07, 2020 Tomas de Aquino / CC

Coldwater's Goodie Shop plans to offer dine in service Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A long time Coldwater restaurant plans to open for dine in service on Wednesday even though the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has extended the epidemic order ...
Jim Measel Dec 07, 2020

Branch County COVID-19 related death toll reaches 45
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Instead of celebrating the holiday season this year, more and more Branch County residents will be mourning the loss of loved ones after they tested positive for COVID-19. The B...
Jim Measel Dec 07, 2020 sergio santos / CC

Branch County athletes play waiting game after pause order extension
EAST LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Bronson's girls volleyball team along with three members of Coldwater's girls swimming and diving team will have to continue waiting for the resumption of the M.H.S.A.A. fall...
Jim Measel Dec 07, 2020

SMB&T announces plans to rehab Gillespie building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The former Gillespie Funeral Home could provide future housing in downtown Coldwater. Southern Michigan Bank & Trust owns the property and it was stated in a news release is...
Jim Measel Dec 07, 2020 Courtesy of Southern Michigan Bank and Trust

BUSINESS BEAT: Chamber announces updated Takeout Tuesday schedule
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced an updated schedule for their Takeout Tuesday promotion as part of their effort to help out local restaurants while the stat...
Jim Measel Dec 07, 2020

Second recreational pot request to come before Planners on Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The second request for a special land use permit from a proposed recreational marijuana retail establishment is scheduled to come before the Coldwater Planning Commission on Mon...
Jim Measel Dec 06, 2020 Cannabis Urlaub / CC

Multiple vehicle larcenies reported in Calhoun's Leroy Township
LEROY TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Troopers from the Michigan State Police Marshall Post along with Deputies from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office are investigating multiple vehicle larcenies that have ta...
Jim Measel Dec 06, 2020

Five suspects sought by CPD following AT&T store armed robbery
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Police say five men were involved in the Sunday afternoon armed robbery of the AT&T store at 730 East Chicago in Coldwater. The robbery was reported at 3:02 p.m.. ...
Jim Measel Dec 06, 2020 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

BCSD look for suspect in Broadheads and Bullets break in
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department is looking for a suspect who broke into the Broadheads and Bullets store at 695 Marshall Road on Saturday morning and stole sever...
Jim Measel Dec 06, 2020

